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Job Location drjobs

Kathu - South Africa

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

As Exploration Geologist you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safety Health and Environment

  • Hold 2.9.2 legal appointment and occasionally act as 2.6.1 legal appointee (Section Manager).
  • Adhere to all safety health and environmental practices and requirements.
  • Active participation in VFLs Risk Assessments and closeout of Safet Actions.

Performance and Delivery

  • Plan drill borehole positions execute drilling maintain a geological log and capture geodata an advisory authority.
  • Ensure compliance with standards policies and procedures e.g. core and final depth blocks management survey and chip samples and rehabilitation of borehole areasadvisory authority.
  • Ensure that core and chip logging is done to the agreed standard and that logs are captured onto the relevant geological database.
  • Verify drill hole data before it is made available to Geodata to ensure its accuracy upon a drill holes completion.
  • Ensure drill holes are sampled and numbered per the QA/QC protocol for chemical analyses.
  • Verify analytical data once received to ensure data integrity.
  • Verify that geological descriptions correspond with analytical results.
  • Validate data in the relevant database to ensure data integrity and availability for utilisation by other sections.
  • Ensure safe recordkeeping of borehole information after signoff monitoring authority.
  • Ensure the importation of information into relevant storage and modelling software and update the model to identify areas of further exploration advisory authority.
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of geodata through surveying sampling and interpretation monitoring/advisory authority.
  • Use an updated geological model to identify areas of further exploration (position and depth of boreholes)
  • Ensure all interpretations are verified before the Specialist Exploration Geologist is signed off to be approved and sent to Geodata for wireframing.
  • Supervise drilling contractors to ensure compliance with exploration plan and contract management authority.
  • Coordinate the drilling information received from the contractor of the previous days work which is verified against the samples daily.
  • Verify the drilling metres on the monthly invoice received from the contractor which is to be recommended for payment.
  • Compile a summary including drilling metres with justified deviations to be used for reporting within the monthly report.
  • Allocate work measure performance train direct reports and maintain discipline management/service authority.
  • Optimise human resources in a manner that the section as a whole delivers maximum output.
  • Ensure work ethics is of such a nature that workers continuously strive towards improving their performance
  • Manage the sections expenditure within the approved budget to ensure effective cost control and savings.
  • Maintain a safe and healthy work environment where stakeholders can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment advisory authority.
  • Keep environmental impact within statutory requirements to ensure compliance with statutory requirements is met.

 

This role is in the Technical & Strategy (T&S) at a Band 6 level reporting to the Senior Exploration Geologist.


Qualifications :

  • Grade 12 / N3 Technical
  • Diploma in Geology on NQF6
  • Relevant Advanced Certificate in Geology
  • . in Geology (NQF7) (Preferred)
  • SA Drivers Licence Code B

Experience

  • 35 years of operational knowledge in Geology within an exploration environment.
  • Recommended familiarity with supervisory functions.
  • Awareness of the processes working culture and pressures influencing exploration projects and mining operations.
  • Knowledgeable on guiding maximum productivity efficiency and quality by integrating geoscientific information throughout project and mine cycles.
  • Knowledge of Geoscience and methodologies for achieving project and operational success.
  • Proactively nurtures relationships with crossfunctional teams.
  • Understand the application and significance of geoscientific information in driving outcomes.


Additional Information :

What we offer

When you join Anglo American you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this youll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. Were a large successful multinational company and were still growing all the time.

Who we are

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of worldclass mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine process move and market our products to our customers around the world.

As a responsible miner of diamonds (through De Beers) copper platinum and other precious metals iron ore coal and nickel we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is reimagining mining to improve peoples lives.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Fulltime

Employment Type

Full-time

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